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Workaholic?: A 12-step guide to having a life AND getting things done
Workaholic? is a 12-step guide for having a life and getting things done. Learn techniques for how to stop feeling pressured and start having a life beyond work, ways to let go of a project that you may feel no one else can do as well as you, how to be an eager rather than an anxious delegator, and discovering a fulfilled life instead of just hoping for time.
49 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 15, 2017
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September 9, 2018
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Like it is mention in the in the title, this book is all about persons who consider them self “Workaholics” and they realize that they have the problem, on which they need to work on resolving it.
This is a short book, but it delivers so many useful content, that I really like it, and I don’t regret spending my time reading it. And I would recommend anyone who face a similar problem that it should read this book.
There’s a 12 steps involved how to work towards resolving this problem, and I would put a short list of steps in the end of this post.
One thing I like the most from this book, is that is personal journey from the author of on how she had the same problem, and her way of resolving it. When it comes receiving advice, I really like to receive it from someone who have experience and know how to help you.
I really like this book, and would recommended it to everyone who are in a cross road in life and consider them self workaholics.
Like the Maria, I’ve also started working at the young age, at 14 to be exact, and ended up working with minor brakes every since then. But I wouldn’t be comparing myself with her, because I didn’t went to college and create for my self a great career. But, I’ve ended up working a jobs that are low payed. And three (3) years ago I even found additional part-time job and continue working two jobs since then.
I consider myself a workaholic and a perfectionist, even I work on jobs that aren’t bringing me a good income, nor I am somebody important, I do give best of myself to get the job done properly, and make customers and my employer satisfied.
Now I am on crossroad of my life, and trying to make a change in my life. I know I can’t continue working like this for years to come, like it was mentioned in the book I’m doing “Activity”, not “Productivity” work. Also, what is mention in this book, that nobody wants to end up alone in life because of the “working all the time” habit, and only thinking about the work. This is also my main motivator to make a change in my life, and to something better with my life.
This is why I’ve started this blog, and why I’ve started to read and educate myself more, so I can change my current lifestyle with the better one in the coming years.
I wouldn’t be going any further with this post. If you finding yourself working too hard and too much, then go ahead and read this book, it’s really a great book.
Like it is mention in the in the title, this book is all about persons who consider them self “Workaholics” and they realize that they have the problem, on which they need to work on resolving it.
This is a short book, but it delivers so many useful content, that I really like it, and I don’t regret spending my time reading it. And I would recommend anyone who face a similar problem that it should read this book.
There’s a 12 steps involved how to work towards resolving this problem, and I would put a short list of steps in the end of this post.
One thing I like the most from this book, is that is personal journey from the author of on how she had the same problem, and her way of resolving it. When it comes receiving advice, I really like to receive it from someone who have experience and know how to help you.
I really like this book, and would recommended it to everyone who are in a cross road in life and consider them self workaholics.
Like the Maria, I’ve also started working at the young age, at 14 to be exact, and ended up working with minor brakes every since then. But I wouldn’t be comparing myself with her, because I didn’t went to college and create for my self a great career. But, I’ve ended up working a jobs that are low payed. And three (3) years ago I even found additional part-time job and continue working two jobs since then.
I consider myself a workaholic and a perfectionist, even I work on jobs that aren’t bringing me a good income, nor I am somebody important, I do give best of myself to get the job done properly, and make customers and my employer satisfied.
Now I am on crossroad of my life, and trying to make a change in my life. I know I can’t continue working like this for years to come, like it was mentioned in the book I’m doing “Activity”, not “Productivity” work. Also, what is mention in this book, that nobody wants to end up alone in life because of the “working all the time” habit, and only thinking about the work. This is also my main motivator to make a change in my life, and to something better with my life.
This is why I’ve started this blog, and why I’ve started to read and educate myself more, so I can change my current lifestyle with the better one in the coming years.
I wouldn’t be going any further with this post. If you finding yourself working too hard and too much, then go ahead and read this book, it’s really a great book.
December 20, 2022
Three stars is the baseline Goodreads recommends starting and increasing or decreasing from there.
That said, the author of the book surely has struggled with a compulsive work issue.
I work almost every waking hour, by choice, so "I get it."
Some people genuinely like to work. Others fear bad things will happen if they don't. Others feel they have something to prove. Etc.
I think the author has a grasp of the consequences of her compulsive behavior and even some grasp on reining it in. So, as a mechanical "how to" type of book, she checks some boxes.
However, many of these issues really boil down to being intentional with your choices and actions. She does mention "activity vs productivity" in there, but idk. I'm suspecting the author has had a serious problem, has made a lot of progress with it, but also still has room to go. I bet if she rewrote the book now, she would agree with that and comment about how much further she has come since then.
Good on her, though. I'm not slamming her or whatever. I think she's probably come a long ways as a person in this area and I'm proud that she took the initiative to attempt to help others. I support her in that.
The two stars is more about the book and not her. If someone is a workaholic and wants help, my best suggestion is to ask if you busywork or if you just really like to knock shit off a list.
If you're constantly working but feel like you're never getting the right things done, I'd recommend studying intentional living stuff (minimalism, essentialism, etc).
That said, the author of the book surely has struggled with a compulsive work issue.
I work almost every waking hour, by choice, so "I get it."
Some people genuinely like to work. Others fear bad things will happen if they don't. Others feel they have something to prove. Etc.
I think the author has a grasp of the consequences of her compulsive behavior and even some grasp on reining it in. So, as a mechanical "how to" type of book, she checks some boxes.
However, many of these issues really boil down to being intentional with your choices and actions. She does mention "activity vs productivity" in there, but idk. I'm suspecting the author has had a serious problem, has made a lot of progress with it, but also still has room to go. I bet if she rewrote the book now, she would agree with that and comment about how much further she has come since then.
Good on her, though. I'm not slamming her or whatever. I think she's probably come a long ways as a person in this area and I'm proud that she took the initiative to attempt to help others. I support her in that.
The two stars is more about the book and not her. If someone is a workaholic and wants help, my best suggestion is to ask if you busywork or if you just really like to knock shit off a list.
If you're constantly working but feel like you're never getting the right things done, I'd recommend studying intentional living stuff (minimalism, essentialism, etc).
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